Long Lake Camp for the Arts
A premier overnight summer camp in the Adirondacks offering immersive programs in performing arts, fine arts, and...
▌ Editor's read Long Lake Camp for the Arts is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. The camp, founded by Marc and Susan Katz, has been operating for 50 years, indicating significant experience in youth programming. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing a focus on supervision and safety. The program is exclusively overnight, catering to campers aged 8-16, and offers a wide array of artistic disciplines including theater, dance, music, fine arts, and circus. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's ability to foster creativity and provide a supportive environment. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, given its long-standing commercial operation and comprehensive website.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197650+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Long Lake Camp for the Arts is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 8–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 83 Long Lake Camp Way, Long Lake, NY 12847, USA
- Phone: (914) 693-7111
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 3-week session costs $7600, 6-week session costs $14200. Shorter sessions may be available by request.
Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 30.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,600
- Session 2 Jul 20 – Aug 9, 2026 · 3 weeks · $7,600
- Session 3 Aug 10 – 30, 2026 · 3 weeks · $7,600
↗ What parents like
- Flexible session lengths
- Beautiful lakefront location
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Long Lake Camp for the Arts
- What ages does Long Lake Camp for the Arts accept?
- Long Lake Camp for the Arts is open to children ages 8–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Long Lake Camp for the Arts cost?
- Long Lake Camp for the Arts publishes $2,533/week for the standard session. 3-week session costs $7600, 6-week session costs $14200. Shorter sessions may be available by request. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Long Lake Camp for the Arts's hours?
- Long Lake Camp for the Arts runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Long Lake Camp for the Arts accredited?
- Yes — Long Lake Camp for the Arts is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 50 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Long Lake Camp for the Arts?
- Long Lake Camp for the Arts is operated by a private business, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Long Lake Camp for the Arts provide lunch?
- Yes — Long Lake Camp for the Arts includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Long Lake Camp for the Arts with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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